Curtis and LorettaOpen Stage with hosts Curtis and Loretta. Start the evening with a few songs from Curtis and Loretta, heartfelt and outstanding musicians who have been long-time hosts and organizers of the Cedar's Open Stage series. Then, take advantage of this great opportunity to put yourself on the Cedar stage, perform two or three songs, and enjoy the top-quality sound!

"Curtis and Loretta are in many ways the quintessential folk duo: finely honed vocal harmonies of multidimensional intrigue, abundant talent on anarray of stringed instruments, deep traditional roots, great originals, andequally strong strains of gravity and playful irreverence... It's bothmusically riveting and spiritually invigorating." ...Rick Mason, CityPages A-List (3/21/07)

Minneapolis based folk duo Curtis & Loretta tour across the U.S., playing atfolk clubs, concerts, festivals, and coffeehouses. Returning to the Cedaris always a real pleasure for them. They've organized and hosted the Cedar Open Stage series for many years. The husband and wife duo plays a uniqueblend of original and traditional music, with vocal harmonies, Celtic harp,mandocello, mandolin, guitars, banjo, and ukulele.

The Cedar Open Stage offers optional critiques of the participants by the host following the last performer. The supportive environment always attracts an interesting and talented assortment of participants. All are welcome, performers and audience members. Please support this season’s sponsors MBOTMA, (Minnesota Bluegrass and Old Time Music Association), Willie’s American Guitars and Hoffman Guitars, who through their generosity enable this event to be offered for FREE!

Sign up 6:45 pm Music begins at 7pm.